Papers of Allan and Wendy Scarfe, 1960-1972 [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 1089561
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Scarfe, Allan, 1931-
- Access Conditions:
- Available for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [1960-1972]
- 0.30 m.
- Summary:
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MS 4635 comprises typescript drafts of their books: A mouthful of petals, Tiger on a rein, and, Glorious in that dawn; correspondence from Australian, British and Indian publishers; and notes, pamphlets, articles, drafts, and letters from Narayan and S.N. Ray concerning the biography.
- Biography/History:
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School teachers, social workers and authors. Allan John and Wendy Elizabeth Scarfe were teachers at Warrnambool Secondary College, Victoria, and have undertaken social work and taught in various Southeast Asian countries. Together they have written several non-fiction books, many relating to India and the time they spent in the Indian village of Bihar. Their joint publications include, A mouthful of petals (1967 and 1972), Tiger on a rein: report on the Bihar famine (1969), J.P., his biography (1975 and 1998), Victims or bludgers?: a poverty inquiry for schools (1981), and, Remembering Jayaprakash (1997). Wendy has also published novels and a book of poetry, Shadow and flowers (1964). They have both contributed to various journals and other literary publications.
- Notes:
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- Manuscript reference no.: MS 4635.
- Associated materials: Papers of Allan and Wendy Scarfe, circa 1950-2010 MS 9325, MS Acc07.140, MS Acc12.076.
- Cited In:
- Guide to collections of manuscripts relating to Australia ; C529.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1960-1972
- Occupation:
- Authors
- Other authors/contributors:
- Scarfe, Wendy, 1933-
- Copyright:
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- Literary Dramatic Musical
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